NYC → LAS

Cheap Flights from New York to Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · 2,240 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

5h 30m nonstop From $124 2,240 mi Cheapest in January

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$124

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$159

Average fare

one-way

5h 30m

Nonstop time

2,240 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$145

What cheap flights to Las Vegas actually cost

At an average of $159 one-way over 2,240 miles, Las Vegas works out to 7.1¢ per mile — unusually good value for the distance, cheaper per mile than 96% of the US destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 37th cheapest of our 50 US destinations.

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to Las Vegas range from about $145 in January to roughly $191 in October — a $46 swing, or about 29% around the $161 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are March, April, October, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of October and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to Las Vegas

$145

Jan

$153

Feb

$191

Mar

$191

Apr

$145

May

$153

Jun

$162

Jul

$153

Aug

$145

Sep

$191

Oct

$153

Nov

$153

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $159 historical average and its peak-demand months (Mar, Apr, Oct), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas is built for entertainment, from Strip casinos and residency shows to day trips into the red-rock desert. NYC red-eyes are common, and shoulder-season fares can be a steal.

The eastbound red-eye is practically a Vegas institution: stagger onto a midnight flight and wake up at JFK or EWR. Nonstops run around five and a half hours; Delta, United, JetBlue and Spirit all serve the route, and it's a rare transcon where low-cost carriers stay competitive the whole way. Three hours back on the clock. Spring and October are your value months, between the summer heat and the holiday conventions that spike hotel and flight prices together. Book midweek departures. If you're checking bags on Frontier or Spirit, prepay online; the airport counter fee is punishing.

Top things to do in Las Vegas:

•The Strip casinos and resorts
•Cirque du Soleil and headliner shows
•Red Rock Canyon & Grand Canyon day trips

Which NYC airport for Las Vegas?

Las Vegas is 2,240 miles out — beyond LaGuardia's 1,500-mile perimeter rule, which is why you will not find a nonstop from LGA. Compare JFK and Newark (EWR) instead; on a route this long the fare gap between the two is often larger than any bag fee you are trying to avoid.

JFK guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to Las Vegas

1Book roughly 8-12 weeks ahead — that is the window that fits a 2,240-mile transcontinental route like Las Vegas, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Search JFK and Newark (EWR) separately. LaGuardia cannot serve this route nonstop, so a LGA-inclusive "all airports" search mostly returns connections.
3Target January (modelled around $145) and avoid October (around $191) if your dates can move.
4Red-eyes back from Las Vegas are usually the cheapest departure bank of the day, and on a 5h 30m sector you get a genuine night of sleep out of it.
5If you are comparing a $103 ultra-low-cost fare against a $159 mainline one, add the bag and seat fees first — on this route that gap usually closes to under $20.
6Set a price alert rather than watching manually. This route's modelled swing is $46 across the year, so the drops are worth catching.

Need a place to stay in Las Vegas?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

Search hotels for your trip

Sorted a ride in Las Vegas from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Planning what to do in Las Vegas?

The popular museums, tours, and attractions often sell out on peak days — it's worth booking skip-the-line tickets before you go so your trip isn't spent waiting in queues.

Find things to do

FAQ: flights from NYC to Las Vegas

One-way fares to Las Vegas average about $159, with the cheapest tickets landing near $108 and round trips typically running $318-$398. Across the year our modelled fares move between $145 in January and $191 in October, averaging $161. That makes Las Vegas the 37th cheapest of the 50 US destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 8-12 weeks ahead. Las Vegas is 2,240 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the October peak of $191 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $145 one-way. The most expensive is October at around $191. Peak season for this route is March, April, October, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 5h 30m covering 2,240 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

Las Vegas is built for entertainment, from Strip casinos and residency shows to day trips into the red-rock desert. NYC red-eyes are common, and shoulder-season fares can be a steal. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around The Strip casinos and resorts, Cirque du Soleil and headliner shows, Red Rock Canyon & Grand Canyon day trips.